April 27, 1941 - The Communist Party of
Slovenia, the Slovene Christian Socialists, the left-wing Slovene Sokols
(also known as "National Democrats") and a group of progressive
intellectuals established the
Liberation Front of the Slovenian People.

Well, that is just, um, precious, isn't
it? Certainly! Except for
the crocheted necklace, gold ring, and "brooch", this one is knitted,
but I can convert it to crochet. The vest could actually be made to look
as though it's a separate article of clothing that way, too. Right now
I'm working on several other projects, so there'll be a bit of a
delay...

I
love and miss you, too, Webbiest!

" 'I will take the ring to
Mordor, though I do not know the way.' Our little Frodo Baggins thanks
the awesome and incredibly talented E Foley for his Lord of the Rings
garb."

If you're like me, you will see many things in this message that
represent thoughts that really hit home. It is well worth your time to
read.

Especially to old FRIENDS!

AND THEN IT IS WINTER
I FIRST STARTED READING THIS EMAIL & WAS READING FAST UNTIL I REACHED
THE THIRD SENTENCE. I STOPPED AND STARTED OVER READING SLOWER AND
THINKING ABOUT EVERY WORD. THIS EMAIL IS VERY THOUGHT PROVOKING. MAKES
YOU STOP AND THINK. READ SLOWLY!

You know. . . time has a way of moving quickly and catching you unaware
of the passing years. It seems just yesterday that I was young, just
married and embarking on my new life with my mate. Yet in a way, it
seems like eons ago, and I wonder where all the years went. I know that
I lived them all. I have glimpses of how it was back then and of all my
hopes and dreams.

But, here it is... the winter of my life and it catches me by
surprise...How did I get here so fast? Where did the years go and where
did my youth go? I remember well seeing older people through the years
and thinking that those older people were years away from me and that
winter was so far off that I could not fathom it or imagine fully what
it would be like.

But, here it is...my friends are retired and getting grey...they move
slower and I see an older person now. Some are in better and some worse
shape than me...but, I see the great change...Not like the ones that I
remember who were young and vibrant...but, like me, their age is
beginning to show and we are now those older folks that we used to see
and never thought we'd be. Each day now, I find that just getting a
shower is a real target for the day! And taking a nap is not a treat
anymore... it's mandatory! Cause if I don't on my own free will... I
just fall asleep where I sit!

And so...now I enter into this new season of my life unprepared for all
the aches and pains and the loss of strength and ability to go and do
things that I wish I had done but never did!! But, at least I know, that
though the winter has come, and I'm not sure how long it will
last...this I know, that when it's over on this earth...its over. A new
adventure will begin!

Yes, I have regrets. There are things I wish I hadn't done...things I
should have done, but indeed, there are many things I'm happy to have
done. It's all in a lifetime.

So, if you're not in your winter yet...let me remind you, that it will
be here faster than you think. So, whatever you would like to accomplish
in your life please do it quickly! Don't put things off too long!! Life
goes by quickly. So, do what you can today, as you can never be sure
whether this is your winter or not! You have no promise that you will
see all the seasons of your life...so, live for today and say all the
things that you want your loved ones to remember...and hope that they
appreciate and love you for all the things that you have done for them
in all the years past!!

"Life" is a gift from God to you. The way you live your life is your
gift to those who come after. Make it a fantastic one.

LIVE IT WELL!
ENJOY TODAY!
DO SOMETHING FUN!
BE HAPPY !
HAVE A GREAT DAY

Remember "It is health that is real wealth and not pieces of gold and
silver.

But Old is good in some things: Old Songs, Old movies, and best of all,
OLD FRIENDS!!
Stay well, "OLD FRIEND!" Send this on to other "Old Friends!" and let
them laugh in AGREEMENT!!!

1. Cream the butter and sugar until soft about 3 to 5 minutes. Add
in the vanilla. Add in the eggs one at a time and mix until each is
incorporated.

2. In a separate bowl, mix together the flour, baking soda, baking
powder, cream of tartar and nutmeg.

3. Add the flour mixture and the sour cream alternately to the
egg-butter mixture in the additions. Start with the flour and end
with the flour. Scrape the bowl occasionally.

4. Using an ice cream scoop, scoop out muffin batter one at a time
and drop into a shallow bowl filled with the cinnamon sugar mixture.
Roll the muffin around in the mixture until it is covered completely
in cinnamon sugar. Place muffin into muffin tin. Depending on the
size of your tins, you should get about 12 to 14 muffins. Bake them
for approx. 20-22 minutes in a 350F oven or until they are golden
brown.

1. Thursday, May 2, 2013 -
The NNHS Class of 1955 holds Lunch Bunch gatherings on the
first Thursday of every month at Steve & John's Steak House
on Jefferson Avenue just above Denbigh Boulevard in Newport
News at 11:00 AM. The luncheon is not limited to just the
Class of '55; if you have friends in that year, go visit
with them.

2.
Wednesday, June 12, 2013 - The NNHS Class of June 1942 meets
at noon on the second Wednesday of every other month for a
Dutch treat lunch at the James River Country Club, 1500
Country Club Road. PLEASE JOIN THEM. Give or take a few
years makes no difference. Good conversation, food and
atmosphere. For details, call Jennings Bryan at 803-7701 for
reservations.